United Autosports to become AERO™ Advanced Paint Technology Agents in the United Kingdom

United Autosports to exclusively supply AERO™ Advanced Paint Technology in the UK

Dedicated facility set up for AERO UK

AERO to feature at the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours in June

United Autosports have become UK agents for AERO™ Advanced Paint Technology—the latest in paint technology.

As part of the deal, United Autosports will become the exclusive distributor to the UK motorsports community for AERO products. They will also have non-exclusive rights to sell the products to motorsport businesses throughout the rest of the world.

AERO™ Advanced Paint Technology is the world’s only ultra-durable, film-based paint. It is 50 percent lighter than traditional paint and has 100 times superior durability. Initially developed for the aerospace industry, AERO is an innovative new way to apply paint and adds value to the high-end automotive and aerospace industries.

AERO UK will run from a new dedicated facility with dedicated staff offering a full product supply and also an AERO application service to the UK motorsport community.

The liveries for all United Autosports’ 2017 race cars, including their Ligier JS P217 and Ligier JS P3 sports prototypes will be created using AERO™ Advanced Paint Technology.

United Autosports will be racing in the 2017 Le Mans 24 Hours along with having entries in the European Le Mans Series in both the LMP2 and LMP3 classes. They will also enter two cars in the Michelin Le Mans Cup and the Henderson Insurance LMP3 Cup Championship.

For more information on AERO™ Advance Paint Technology in the UK, visit www.rethinkpaint.com or contact Richard Dean at United Autosports - richard@unitedautosports.com

Jim McGuire, CEO, AERO Advanced Paint Technology:

“I’m really pleased to be able to introduce AERO Advanced Paint Technology into the UK and Europe in partnership with United Autosports. The Ligier JS P217 and Ligier JS P3 are such magnificent cars and our AERO Advanced Paint Technology gives us a competitive advantage through appearance, durability, and weight savings. And, moreover, our environmentally friendly paint is better for Europe and better for the planet. United Autosports will be a great platform to showcase this great technology in Europe, while offering an exciting opportunity to prove its performance with an exceptional team. I’m thrilled to be able to combine performance and innovation on a continent rich with motorsports history.”

Richard Dean, Team Owner and Managing Director, United Autosports:

“I’m really pleased to be able to announce United Autosports as the UK agents for AERO Advanced Paint Technology. We first used AERO on our LMP3 cars at the end of last year in the Abu Dhabi 12 hours and you really can tell the difference between this and any other product on the market. The finish is far superior with a real gloss that is impossible to achieve when you wrap a car in the vinyl products that are on the market. AERO is easy to apply, the car doesn’t need to go in a paint shop and it is ultra tough, it can be polished unlike standard wrapping vinyl and it lasts much longer than the alternative solutions out there.”

United Autosports

United Autosports is a well-known GT and sports car race team, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Founded in 2009 by businessman, Zak Brown and racing driver, Richard Dean, United Autosports have raced in a number of different championships, with a vast range of cars and drivers.

The team are reigning European Le Mans Series LMP3 champions, having clinched the title with one round remaining in their debut year. United Autosports are also sole UK agents for Onroak Automotive's range of LMP3 and CN cars. In 2017, United Autosports will enter the European Le Mans Series with two Ligier JS P3 cars. They will also enter the LMP2 class of the series, with their Ligier JS P217, along with racing in the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours. The team have also confirmed their entry into the Michelin Le Mans Cup - support race to the ELMS. Plans are also in place for the team to race in the debut season of the British LMP3 Cup Championship.

United Autosports restore, maintain, and race a vast range of rare historic Formula One and sports cars, entering races in the UK, Europe and across the world. The team is known for contesting various special events throughout the year, such as the Bathurst 12 Hours (Australia), Spa 24 Hours (Belgium), and the Macau GT Cup (Asia). The team have also entered the Daytona 24 Hours (USA), the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (China) and Petit Le Mans (USA).